Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Working with the 0.03 multiliner

This week here in America is Thanksgiving. There are many things I'm thankful for in this world, but I'd have to say that besides my family, I am happy to work for a company that has high quality art supplies that I love using every day. They feed my creativity. This month, 8 years ago I first met with the fearless leaders here at Copic and made a brochure for them. So in honor of my Anniversary of working at Copic and because I want to share with everyone I am offering a prize. Post a comment on today's blog and you will win a Multiliner 0.03, and also get a chance to win other fun Copic products.

0.03 mm MultilinerOne of the unique tools Copic makes is the finest point sized inking pen in the world, the 0.03 mm Multiliners or Multiliner SP's. If you've ever tried them, they take a very delicate hand. These are a high-quality art supply that is a joy to use.

As you can see from this comparison, this is one fine line. Look at how chunky the 0.3 pen looks compared to the fine delicacy of the 0.03. These are not for the heavy handed artist.

So what should they be used for? I use them for fine cross hatching or drawing hair.

Stampers use them for adding details to stamped images.

Calligraphers use them for micro-writing competitions.

What you probably shouldn't use them for: Writing a check (my husband figured that one out for me). If you have a heavy hand and break even the strongest of tips, then this pen should be avoided. If you are heavy handed and want a fine pen then go for the 0.1 mm or 0.2 mm pens.

PrizesWhat do you use these tiny pens for? What would you use it for if you had one? Leave a comment with your answer. The winner of this blog candy will receive a free Multiliner 0.03 with some other neat goodies, so leave your comment with e-mail address on today's post and we'll draw a winner on Friday!

For the final image today I drew on this little, mini domino with the 0.03 mm Multiliner. Once I'm done, I need to heat set it, then ideally coat it with something to seal in the multiliner. As you can see from the penny, this is one tiny little piece of work (can you solve the maze?). Happy Turkey week! Marianne

Note: Congrats to V! She figured out the trick to my tiny maze - it goes in one side and out the same side. Mazes are one of my favorite things to draw, and I like to make them a little different each time.

112 comments:

This multiliner would realy be of help when some tiny details should be added or corrected due to bad stamp-print. Thank you for your wonderful instructions, I have learned a lot of new ways how to use my markers.

I would use mine for my pen and ink drawings of animals. Looks like it would be great for drawing fur. I would also use it for adding detail to small size canvases e.g. inchies and for touching up rubber stamped images (if the images hasn't stamped out properly). So many ideas!

I once took a class on lettering with brush-tip markers and they taught me to kinda of doodle around the letters. I think these fine markers would make for great doodles ON the letters!! Thanks for such an informative blog!

I love having different size pens on hand. I use the smaller ones for fixing botched stamp images, so much better then having to restamp. I have been using the micron ones, but would love to try one of these

I'd love to give this pen a try to create those great little grounding elements to stamped images. I've tried archival pens that are not so thin. Love reviewing your work and appreciate your great tips! ~ Rose

I am thankful for the amazing information you share with us on Copics. I've recently started teaching others how to use these fabulous markers, including how to "perfect" or highlight their stamped images with the multiliners.

Oh wow, Maryanne - I don't think I've ever seen a 0.03 marker, but I'm thinking what a handy tool to have. You know when you stamp an image, and sometimes you might not get a full complete images...only a little part is missing? Well, wouldn't this multiliner come in handy for filling it. It's thin enough to mascarade as a stamped line! Thanks for all of your inspiration.

Thank you for your wonderful instructional blogs. I am relatively new to COPIC markers, and I am in the "learning" stages. I almost gave up on them, until I discovered your blog.Like most of the stampers who responded, I would probably use this little marker for filling in stamping voids, especially on sentiments, where the missing parts really show up.

How neat is this! Well, since I cannot draw like you do, I would use it to add detail when working with watercolor pencils, at least until I got to go to your demo at Debra's Cottage on 12/7 and get a feel for Copics.

First off , congratulations on becoming a part of the Copic team many years ago .... Happy Anniversary ! You have shared so much of your knowledge with us and please keep it up for many more years :-)

These fine pens would be great for adding small detail or redrawing poor stamped images ( and yes , I confess to a few of those :-) I can also see myself doodling more on my cards with this pen ! Love your blog and HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all of you across the border !

Writing with a super fine pen (like .01 or .03) just looks elegant. Its not the clunky, thick, and crude look of a regular pen...it is refined, crisp, sturdy yet tiny. I recently had a furniture repair-man at the house and he came into my art room and saw all my Copics....at which point I think I sold him all the Earth toned ones to repair coloration issues for furniture! Not good for the multiliners, but great for other Copics. Thanks for the blog. Live for the tips. Happy Thanksgiving! Anne Schuster

I would use them to fill in lines where the stamped image was not quite perfect and also they would be good to draw in a ground line or grass so the image is not floating in air. Happy Thanksgiving, Marianne

I love visiting your blog! You have so much great information about copics! I would use this multiliner to fill any parts of a stamped image that didn't leave an impression. Thanks for the chance at the giveaway!

Happy Anniversary! I would get a lot of use out of the multiliner. I would use it for drawing, touching up or altering stamped images, and for personalizing the domino Christmas ornaments and pins I make each year. Thanks for the chance to win one!

Okay, that is one seriously cool maze. I stared at it intently for a couple of minutes before I realized that it didn't go in one side of the domino and exist out the other! :)

I would use it to create teeny tiny little notes on the mats under my photos on my scrapbook pages. I'm always on a lookout for a super fine point pen for doodling or journaling around the very edges of my photos.

I would use this itty bitty tiny liner to do crazy-making stippling (well, all stippling is crazy making, really) as well as the tiniest notes to go with the little glass beads I'm making for my nieces.

I am a stamper, so I would use a tiny pen like that to add to stamped itmages -you know, the ones that aren't stamped quite clear enough. Or to add a little something to the images. It's perfect cause the pens won't smudge with the Copics.

I am a very light handed and find that I often have to go over my work. I have a feeling that this multiliner would work great for me! This Thanksgiving I'm very very thankful. We have been having financial issues lately and I just got a very big blessing today. Happy Thanksgiving!!

I'm not a stamper, just an illustrator. The finest multiliner I own is a 0.05mm and I've since realized that one cannot use it with a heavy hand. I did like the "shaky" hand effect I achieved by imperfectly going over the same lines two or three times (for example, http://mari-kris.deviantart.com/art/Little-Sultan-90322016). It's kind of hard to see with the small dimension of the image, though.

With an even smaller tip, I will definitely be experimenting - with the first experiment again trying to achieve the "shaky hand" effect, but with a much lighter touch. I want to see how a gossamer thin outline overlapping on itself will affect the color or the composition.

I would use the micro pen for touching up stamped images and for adding on to a stamped scene. Such as drawing a horizon line or lengthening a branch. This pen is already on my Copic wish list so I would be thrilled to win it! Thanks for the chance to win!

I have always LOVED a fine tip pen. Way back in the day I used to demand 'college ruled' notebooks and fine point pens.Now I'd use that lovely little pen to fix images that didn't print well and attempt to use with my (limited) copic palette! :)

I am a stamper and would use it for the detail as you suggested but also when I stamp something and for some reason it does not all stamp and I have blank spots, I could go in and fill it in. No one would be the wiser and I would not have to toss the paper and start over!

I have never had the pleasure of trying Copics. I am very new to this forum. I dont have a hobby lobby in my town so I would have to order online. I sure would love to try one out before making a committment. I hope I win the chance. Thanks for the offer.

Wow, I'm note sure what I would use it for but I know that once I had one, I would use grab for it alot. I love thin fine line pens. As once coment stated, to fill in the missed stamped lines from a stamped image. Anywho, happy Thanks Giving. Cheryl

I am thankful for my family and their understanding of my obsession with Copic markers. ;O)

If I had a tiny .03 multiliner I would use it to add hidden details to my work. Like adding a tiny heart on my son's card that no one would notice but him (because he is like me and looks for those type of things).

I would love to try one of these babies. I would probably use it to fix the tiny lines in my stamping. Then I would love to try some small illustrations. I love your blog and have learned so much about copics and how to use them properly. Thanks for the chance to win some goodies!

Thank you Marianne for sharing your gifts & skills as well as knowledge about art & Copic. I recently discovered your terrific blog while Google searching for info about Copic markers. I was hooked on "I Like Markers" after reading the first few lines of the entry I discovered. The markers are now on my Christmas Wish List. :-) Thanks for teaching & inspiring us all!

I'm a stamper and use my tiny pens to fill in when I don't quite get that nice clean image. And I like to do some journaling, even with the little pens - you can get in tiny corners and write tiny words! Drives people crazy!! (I also like to doodle...)

I have a few Copics and am loving them so far! I haven't seen the multiliner before! It's too cool. I could see that it could have many uses. I asked my Santa Hubby for more copics for Christmas so my fingers are crossed! Thanks for the chance to win. Katie (sethdsmom@yahoo.com)

Hi,I would use it to add wording to photo's(or repairing). I write notes to my grand daughters & hubby(of 32Yrs. dec. 4th). They would be great for furniture touch-ups. Be great for drawings of all kinds & sizes-much better control, & would look better too. Could fix a lot of mistakes. Can just look around the house & see the possibilities, :). Not on topic but just have to tell you what a great site you have. The instruction is wonderful & easy to understand, so thank you & keep up the good work,(as even though I can't afford the markers right now, I plan on it soon, am even getting my local scrap shop"Scrap-Happy" here in Longview, Wa. to get them in,can't wait. You are in Or. ,one day be able to travel(am home bound due to surgery gone wrong) be very nice. Julia

I'm thinking the .03 would be PERFECT for filling in those stamped lines that didn't quite come off the stamp just right. This fine line would bring the right amount of detail so the touch up would look manually edited!

Marianne thanks for all the wonderful insperation, I am very thankful for all I have learned from you. If I had one of these pens I would use it to add detail to my stamping images, I have seen people do it and really want to try.

You are just amazing with your drawing and such! The multiliner would be a great help when a stamp doesn't stamp correctly or if I want to add a little detail to a stamp. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

I loving using my Copics and have been learning a lot from your site - Thank you very much! I would love to try one the 0.03 mulitiliners - I can see using it for some intricate detail work on some Christmas presents I have been working on and haven't found a stamp with enough detail.

I don't know if I am too late for the contest, but I have been drooling over all the Copic pictures people are posting all over the web, and I really want to get some of these markers! They are definitely on my wish list once I finally find a job! UGH, I hate job hunting! lol

I love tiny pens! I have one in my purse that I use on a regular basis for writing notes and my checks. I also use them during my crafty stuff when I detail. Currently I am working on a drawing for my mother for Christmas and when I am done with the sketching I will be using my multiliners to add details.

I love black markers and the multiliner is perfect for adding permanent, finer details that don't bleed away...I love that they are refillable too! I would use the fineliner to add details, fix "blurred" lines on stamped images, doodle and draw zentangles and zendalas in my sketchbook... and even write sentiments inside my cards...

So thankful for my Copics...Just Love them!I would use the multi liner for corrections or faux stitching...would Love to have one!Thanks for all the wonderful Instructions you give us! I am learning a lot!

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